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Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education
Release Date: 09/18/2024
Rediscovering Desire: Sex, Hormones, and Libido through Middle Age and Beyond with Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt
Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education
Sex gets better with age...if we let it! In this episode, DB sits down with her mom, badass OBGYN Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt, to talk all about sex and aging, They get into responsive desire, menopause, hormones, vaginal estrogen (gamechanger!), and why more women than ever are asking for what they want in the bedroom. Plus: how to talk to your doctor about your pleasure! GUEST DETAILS is an obstetrician and gynecologist who has been taking care of women of all ages for more than thirty years. She is on LinkedIn, and her practice website is . ABOUT SEASON 12 Season 12 of Sex Ed with DB is ALL...
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How can I have multiple orgasms?
Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education
Can you really come again… and again… and again? Hell yes you can! DB is here to break down the science of multiple orgasms and what actually helps make it happen (hint: it’s not just willpower). Mentioned in this ep: Toy recs to get you there again and again and again: Remember to use code ABOUT SEASON 12Season 12 of Sex Ed with DB is ALL ABOUT PLEASURE! Solo pleasure. Partnered pleasure. Orgasms. Porn. Queer joy. Kinks, sex toys, fantasies—you name it. We’re here to help you feel more informed, more empowered, and a whole lot more turned on to help YOU have the...
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20 Types of Orgasms with Goody Howard
Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education
DB sits down with sexologist and educator Goody Howard, MSW, MPH to shake up everything you thought you knew about orgasms. From 20+ ways to come (yes, 20!) to the cultural myths that shut us down, they’re talking about how to reconnect with your body, tune into sensuality outside the bedroom, and try to achieve at least one of the 20 different orgasm types. Consider this your official invite to get curious and way more orgasmic this summer. ;) GUEST DETAILS, MSW, MPH is your favorite sex educator's favorite sex educator. She shifts the culture forward by expanding society's understanding...
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What do I do if my partner and I have mismatched libidos?
Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education
Coping with mismatched libidos in your partnership? You are sooo not alone! DB breaks down why desire isn’t just a switch you can flip, how stress and hormones play a role, and offers some evidence-based advice about what to do when you and your partner aren’t in sync. Mentioned in this episode: ABOUT SEASON 12 Season 12 of Sex Ed with DB is ALL ABOUT PLEASURE! Solo pleasure. Partnered pleasure. Orgasms. Porn. Queer joy. Kinks, sex toys, fantasies—you name it. We’re here to help you feel more informed, more empowered, and a whole lot more turned on to help YOU have the best sex....
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Initiating Sex with Confidence with Whitni Miller
Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education
Initiating sex can feel vulnerable, awkward, or even downright scary—especially if you were socialized to anticipate everyone else's needs before your own. This week, DB is joined by the one and only Whitni Miller (aka ), queer couples intimacy coach, to break down what gets in the way, how to build confidence, and why getting turned down doesn’t have to be a bad thing. We’re talking perfectionism, eroticism, pleasure, and how to get out of your head and into your body. Let's get into it! GUEST DETAILS is a queer couples intimacy coach helping people build deeper connection, playful...
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How do I talk to my partner about using sex toys together?
Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education
DB breaks down how to talk to your partner about bringing sex toys into the bedroom to get more pleasure. She shares stats on who’s using sex toys, why queer couples are ahead of the game, and easy ways to start the convo with your partner. Plus: top sex toy recs and a playful challenge to try at home. Studies mentioned in this episode: Toys for couples mentioned in this episode: : Great for external stimulation during all kinds of play. Works well in both solo and partner contexts. And, yes, our study backs up its pleasure-boosting stats! : A wearable toy designed for couples to...
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1,000 people masturbated for science with Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons
Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education
Season 12 is all about PLEASURE and we're kicking things off with a juicy one! This week, DB is joined by Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons—licensed psychologist, sex researcher, and pleasure activist—to talk about what happened when 1,000 people masturbate for science! The Magic Wand Wellness Study is the first study of its kind to look at how daily masturbation impacts things like sleep, stress, focus, confidence, and body image, and the results were amazing. We talk about why solo pleasure is so often ignored in wellness culture, what DB learned from doing the study herself,...
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What Are the On-The-Ground Impacts of the Cuts to Foreign Assistance? (from rePROs Fight Back)
Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education
Within hours of the new administration’s return-to-office, disorder took over. A foreign aid freeze, a stop-work order, and the dismantling of key foreign aid institutions commenced almost immediately. Gayatri Patel, Senior Fellow with rePROs Fight Back, sits down to talk with us about glimmers of hope for protecting this foreign assistance funding and relevant agencies, as well as how we can prepare for the realistic, long-term impacts of these attacks. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: TikTok: Twitter: Threads: YouTube: SEX ED WITH DB SEASON 12 SPONSORS , ,...
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Sex Ed with DB Season 12 is here: ALL ABOUT PLEASURE!
Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education
Ready to have better sex? Start here. This season on Sex Ed with DB, we’re diving into what your high school health class definitely didn’t teach you: how to get more pleasure. Whether you’re trying to orgasm with a partner, explore your kinks, or just feel more confident in your body—this is the season for you. Hit play to hear what we’re covering: solo pleasure, partnered sex, sex toys, porn, fantasies, queer joy, and so much more. Got questions about sex you’ve been too nervous to ask? We’ve got real answers from top experts in the field. Subscribe now so you never miss an...
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Death Cramps: Is This Normal? (from CRAMPED)
Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education
One nerd’s quest to find out why we know next to nothing about period pain. Tired of suffering from "death cramps" with no diagnosis for 20 years, Kate Downey has to look for her own answers. What she finds will change how you think about your own body and the medical system. Because having a microphone gets you more answers than having a uterus. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: TikTok: Twitter: Threads: YouTube: SEX ED WITH DB SEASON 12 SPONSORS , , & . Get discounts on all of DB’s favorite things ! GET IN TOUCH Email: for hot goss, expert advice, and *the* most salacious stories. FOR...
info_outlineDB responds to a listener concerned about oral herpes and dives deep into destigmatizing this commonly-misunderstood STI! DB breaks down the prevalence of oral herpes, its symptoms, and how it spreads, plus offers tips for managing outbreaks and knowing when to seek medical care.
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About Sex Ed with DB:
Sex Ed with DB is a feminist podcast bringing you all the sex ed you never got through unique and entertaining storytelling, centering LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experts. We discuss topics such as birth control, pleasure, LGBTQ+ health and rights, abortion, consent, BDSM, sex and disability, HIV, sex in the media, and more.
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Sex Ed with DB, Season 10 Team:
Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB)
Producer: Sadie Lidji
Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen
Marketing Coordinator: Mitch Coburn
Social Media Coordinator: Emm-Kirsty Fraser